Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines
Altoona, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525724) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (715) 598-7800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines reports 4.98781 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.14970 RN hours, with a staffing turnover rate of 51.4% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home located in Altoona, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, first approved by CMS on July 22, 2016. It maintains 50 certified beds with an average of 40.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, River Pines holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars — all reported components of the CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours of 4.98781 per resident per day, with 1.14970 of those hours provided by registered nurses. The reported nursing staff turnover rate is 51.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no indication in the data of an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for River Pines.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided, and there is no record of an ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on the Care Compare website before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
River Pines has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 4.98781 per resident per day, with 1.14970 RN hours, and turnover is 51.4%. Its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 50 certified beds with an average of 40.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved by CMS on July 22, 2016.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM), each on a 1-5 star scale; River Pines scores 4 stars in all four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7155987800 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7155987800 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525724?state=WI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.